Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: [Date]

Welcome to Shiv Crafts! This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website [shivcrafts.com] (the “Site”). By continuing to use our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

At Shiv Crafts, we use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the Site.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve the performance and user experience of our Site.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1. First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by our Site and are essential for its operation. They help us understand how you interact with our Site and enable functionalities such as adding items to your cart.

3.2. Third-Party Cookies

We may also allow third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) to place cookies on your device. These cookies help us analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve our services.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Site

Here are some of the common cookies used on our Site:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Expiration
_woocommerce_session WooCommerce Maintains your session and cart data Essential 48 hours
wp_woocommerce_session_ WooCommerce Stores your session details Essential 48 hours
_ga Google Analytics Tracks user interactions and traffic sources Performance 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Differentiates users Performance 24 hours
wordpress_logged_in_ WordPress Identifies authenticated users Essential Session-based
woocommerce_cart_hash WooCommerce Tracks cart contents Essential Session-based
woocommerce_items_in_cart WooCommerce Stores cart items Essential Session-based
__cfduid Cloudflare Cloudflare-specific cookie for identifying individual clients behind a shared IP and applying security settings Performance 1 day
cookie_consent Shiv Crafts Stores user consent for cookies Functionality 1 year

Note: The actual cookies used may vary based on the plugins and services integrated into your Site. Please review the cookies used by your specific setup.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our Site.

5.1. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Below are instructions for managing cookies in some common browsers:

5.2. Opt-Out Tools

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: If you wish to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

6. Consent Management

Upon your first visit to our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. By continuing to use our Site without changing your settings, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

8. More Information

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

  • Phone: +91 9016259171
  • Email: shivaartimachine@gmail.com
  • Email: support@shivcrafts.com
  • Address : Dhara ,Opp Shree Medical Trikonia , Near Radadiya Icream , Jetpur Road Gondal, Rajkot, Gujarat 360311